Teams & Riders Alberto Contador Discussion Thread

[Red Rick]

That is just great.

 

[Carols]

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Alberto did a Q&A with GCN, rather interesting and as always he comes across as a very charming guy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_37EvQStUo

Very enjoyable. Thanks!

 

[Jspear]

Yeah, thanks for sharing.

To all you TdU haters...one of his most proud moments is his TdU stage win.

 

[LaFlorecita]

"My dog likes to eat a lot, and I also like to eat a lot" Finally I can relate to Berto

 

[Jspear]

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"My dog likes to eat a lot, and I also like to eat a lot" Finally I can relate to Berto

I thought that was funny in light of the idiotic thing Tinkov said about AC and party's.

 

[Red Rick]

I do wonser if he'll tank the Dauphine though

 

[LaFlorecita]

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I do wonser if he'll tank the Dauphine though

Why?

 

[Red Rick]

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I do wonser if he'll tank the Dauphine though

Why?

I thought you watched the video

 

[LaFlorecita]

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I do wonser if he'll tank the Dauphine though

Why?

I thought you watched the video

Yes I don't understand your point

 

[Climber123]

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I do wonser if he'll tank the Dauphine though

Why?

I thought you watched the video

Yes I don't understand your point

He said that he will try and take it easy at the Dauphine but it will take lots of self-discipline. He is suggesting a shift in approach where he would like to go to the Tour slightly undertrained and rested.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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He said that he will try and take it easy at the Dauphine but it will take lots of self-discipline. He is suggesting a shift in approach where he would like to go to the Tour slightly undertrained and rested.

I don't think it's much different from what he's done in previous years. He is always a bit undercooked at the Dauphiné. I don't think he'll "tank" anything.

 

[Netserk]

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He said that he will try and take it easy at the Dauphine but it will take lots of self-discipline. He is suggesting a shift in approach where he would like to go to the Tour slightly undertrained and rested.

I don't think it's much different from what he's done in previous years. He is always a bit undercooked at the Dauphiné. I don't think he'll "tank" anything.

Well, last year he went bananas on Madeleine mid stage. That's hardly taking it easy.

 

[LaFlorecita]

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He said that he will try and take it easy at the Dauphine but it will take lots of self-discipline. He is suggesting a shift in approach where he would like to go to the Tour slightly undertrained and rested.

I don't think it's much different from what he's done in previous years. He is always a bit undercooked at the Dauphiné. I don't think he'll "tank" anything.

Well, last year he went bananas on Madeleine mid stage. That's hardly taking it easy.

"Taking it easy" is Berto-speak for "I won't be bothered if I don't win"

 

[Valv.Piti]

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He said that he will try and take it easy at the Dauphine but it will take lots of self-discipline. He is suggesting a shift in approach where he would like to go to the Tour slightly undertrained and rested.

I don't think it's much different from what he's done in previous years. He is always a bit undercooked at the Dauphiné. I don't think he'll "tank" anything.

Well, last year he went bananas on Madeleine mid stage. That's hardly taking it easy.

"Taking it easy" is Berto-speak for "I won't be bothered if I don't win"

He certainly did care last year and and so did he in 2014. I think he alludes to his pre-ban prep where a whole new Contador emerged in July - that hasn't been the case for post ban.

 

[dacooley]

Nonetheless I'm absolutely sure Bertie will deliver his 100% to beat or at least not allow Froome to win the Dauphine.

 

[Vesica]

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Bertie needs a holiday it seems...

did I miss something?

not really


http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/racing/alberto-contador-reveals-plans-beat-chris-froome-tour-de-france-317302?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social

That's funny

What's funny about that? He's realistic.

“I want to arrive there at 100%. If my legs and body are strong, I have an option to win the Tour.”

He's 34 already. He's smart enough to know that Froome and Quintana are most of the time stronger (in the TdF). So yes, he needs to be 100% if he wants something. To be 100% he needs some rest from time to time.

 

[LaFlorecita]

I knew today would be bad when I saw the weather forecast, I could feel it. Very disappointed either way, and it's frustrating to see that Degenkolb doesn't even try to help.
Hopefully Alberto can at least win a stage, but it will be difficult vs. Porte.

Edit: looks like Degenkolb is taking turns now

 

[Scarponi]

Slightly dropped at the end there by Bardet and Richie

 

[portugal11]

Did he work a lot for losing 15 seconds to porte?

 

[Matteo.]

Not a good sign losing wheels on that "climb"

 

[Forever The Best]

He found another way to lose a race :Neutral:
Waiting for him to go full genius in the last two stages after cracking in Fayence as well, 2009 style
Probably a win in Couillole and 3rd on GC with losing the Nice stage in a sprint

 

[Red Rick]

Lol. I'd wait at least until the TT before making any preliminary conclusions.

 

[Forever The Best]

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Lol. I'd wait at least until the TT before making any preliminary conclusions.

Oh, he will win there too, true 2009 style

 

[silvergrenade]

Man, Alberto looked bad today. Dropped by Zaka, Porte on that 600m climb. Strange

 

[LaFlorecita]

No surprise he got dropped there, I kinda expected it after such a hard stage in tough conditions. So no panic. But it does make it near impossible to win the race, which is what matters. So this was terrible.